Dr. Brian D. Smedley

Recent Articles

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act is an achievement Americans can be proud of. Making sure that all our brothers and sisters, children and grandchildren have proper health insurance makes us a stronger, more prosperous nation. Amid this important change, however, we cannot ignore the work that remains to be done, especially in communities of color. Insurance cards are not enough. To become a society with better health — not just better health coverage — we must also look at the role “place” plays in the lives of minority communities. Continue Reading →